§ 68. Mr. James Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for Employment what communication he has received from the Hull Employment Committee regarding the rising level of unemployment in North Humberside; and what steps he is taking to remedy this.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithMy right hon. Friend has received a resolution passed by the Committee on 21st January. This expresses concern about the high level of local unemployment. We share that concern. However, I expect North Humberside to benefit from the extensive measures which we have taken to expand the economy and to encourage industrial expansion in the assisted areas.